JFS News
Statement Addressing Williamsville Elected Officials’ Holocaust Comparison
Jewish Family Services of Western New York firmly rejects comments made by the mayor of the Village of Williamsville and two village trustees during their Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022, in which they drew comparisons between the Covid-19 rules designed...
Uniting for Ukraine Sponsorship Program
On Monday, April 25, 2022, the U.S. federal government launched Uniting for Ukraine sponsorship initiative to allow U.S. residents to sponsor Ukrainian evacuees. The initiative grants Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to Ukrainians and will enable up to 100,000...
JFS Expands Refugee Parent Education Program With A Focus On Child Protections & Parent Empowerment
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, this week Jewish Family Services of Western New York launched a new partnership with Erie County Child Protective Services (CPS). The partnership aims to educate refugee parents and caregivers about child protection mechanisms...
Ukraine: JFS CEO Letter to Supporters & Friends
To all our supporters and friends, Like you, we have been watching with great concern the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Because of so many inquiries, I wanted to take a moment to answer a few common questions. Will Ukrainian Refugees Come to Buffalo? We know that...
Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Like so many in the United States and around the world, we are monitoring the unfolding situation and devastating events that have thrust Ukraine into crisis. Ukraine is rich in history, culture, and aspirations for all its people; including the approximate 200,000...
STATEMENT CONCERNING MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS OF FEBRUARY 9
February 10, 2022 Jewish Family Services of Western New York would like to express our sincere concern following the events that took place at McKinley High School in Buffalo during yesterday’s late afternoon hours. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families,...
Overwhelming Support for Afghan Evacuees and Final Fundraising Gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Close a Successful Appeal for Buffalo Refugee Resettlement and Healthcare Agencies
Today, members of the Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) announced the successful conclusion of their five-month community fundraising campaign, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees. The conclusion was made possible following a final campaign...
STATEMENT CONCERNING TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL ANTISEMITIC HOSTAGE EVENT
As we reflect on events of this past week, we are reminded that we are still a distance from achieving equity and community harmony. Jewish Family Services of Western New York stands in solidarity with the members of Temple Beth Israel following the harrowing hostage...
Nature’s Bounty for Our New Neighbors
In the summer of 2021, Jewish Family Services of WNY (JFS) was awarded a $30,000 grant from the New York Immigration Coalition to support food security initiatives for immigrants living in NYS. Danielle Bernas, JFS SOT Program Manager, and Meghann Rumpf Perry, JFS...
JOHN R. OISHEI FOUNDATION EXTENDS CHALLENGE TO BUFFALO UNITED FOR AFGHAN EVACUEES: RAISE $25,000 AND WE WILL MATCH IT
Today, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees is announcing that The John R. Oishei Foundation has offered the campaign a matching challenge to generate $25,000 in donations and they will match that same amount leading to a total of $50,000. On September 2, 2021, five...